Careers at TCM

Spanish/English Assistant Editor

Summary
An Assistant Editor at Teacher Created Materials works with a strong editorial, creative and marketing team to assist in the preparation of materials for publication that meet the company's standards for quality. The Spanish/English Assistant Editor coordinates outside translations and facilitates the production process in house. It is beneficial for the candidate to be able to perform the tasks below in English and Spanish.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under direction:

• Conducts research to verify information in manuscripts.
• Works with editors to modify and/or rewrite sections of manuscripts, as necessary.
• Proofreads (or arranges for proofreading) copy at various production stages to detect errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax. Collates proofreaders' marks for correction process.
• Works with editor and desktop publishing on layouts and corrections.
• Works with appropriate staff to select illustrations or photos for inclusion in manuscripts.
• Performs miscellaneous writing, including advertising copy, as assigned.
• Performs a variety of other department support tasks, as assigned.

Experience and Education

• Requires a BA degree in education, English, journalism, Spanish, or related field, or comparable experience
• Classroom teaching or similar education-related experience is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong writing and editing skills--including grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Ability to present information both clearly and creatively
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple assignments
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to work well on a team with a common goal
• Independent problem-solving ability, including knowing when to seek help
• Computer literacy, especially word processing and related skills

Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@tcmpub.com
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Manuscript Submissions

Thank you for considering Teacher Created Materials as a possible publisher for the resource you have developed. We are proud to publish materials that have been written by credentialed professionals and successfully used in the classroom.

When submitting a resource, please follow these guidelines:

• 10 to 12 sample pages (minimum)
• A tentative outline or table of contents
• A one page summary describing the intended audience, content, and objectives of your manuscript
• A self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage if you would like your material returned

Mail the above items to:

• Editor-in-Chief
• Teacher Created Materials
• P.O. Box 1040
• Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Responses will be mailed when a final decision is made.
Please note we do not accept electronic submissions at this time.

Freelance Copyeditors/Proofreaders

Teacher Created Materials is looking for freelance copyeditors/proofreaders for educational manuscripts. Applicants must:

• possess strong grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills.
• be able to follow company style for consistency across product lines.
• read for style, usage, and clarity.
• be proficient in Microsoft Word and have a working knowledge of Quark or InDesign.

We need freelance copyeditors/proofreaders willing to proofread educational manuscripts in all content areas including language arts, math, science, social studies, and technology. 2+ years experience in copyediting or proofreading is preferred.

Please send a resume and a cover letter to jobs@tcmpub.com
Some applicants will be sent a test manuscript to complete.